Likely yes, and you might get both patent and trademark on that digitizing shoe polish if new, useful, and non obvious and d distinctively branded....

Is an artist's live performance (say, at Lollapalooza) protected by Copyright? Does the answer change if the song is a cover?

Likely, yes, although the DMCA takedown notice likely came from an attorney for a copyright owner rather than the artist directly. There are...

What do i need to do to copyright a mobile application

You likely violate the open source license if you claim copyright to the open source part of your program. It depends on the type of license. This...

A book I am writing covers the history of a theater. Can I reprint old newspaper ads or program covers from the 1950s and 60s?

Probably not legally. You would otherwise likely infringe upon at least two of the six enumerated rights that comprise a copyright under 17 USC...

Is it legal to demonstrate your ideas with brand logos and names? To demonstrate for licensing purposes?

Yes. You can do that if the logo is only that of the company to whom you pitch and you let them know you intend to do that and ask if they want...

Wedding photographer- any rights or no?

The photographer owns the copyright unless your contact says otherwise. "We were excited." is not a defense to copyright infringement. "We didn't...

Do I need to pay a pattern fee to import flooring from china to the us?

Wrong questionand wrong terminology. The question is whether the tile or the pattern on the tile is protected by utility patent (likely not),...

I have a good idea for an app, but I have no idea how to go about it, and how to patent the app.

Consult with an intellectual property lawyer is your next step. You need an IP attorney's input in order to best proceed wisely and with...

"Is USC 1832 "Theft of Trade Secrets" a "Restraint of Trade" crime?"

Theft as restraint of trade? Well, I suppose it is in a seems because it retains my trade in a trade secret today if you stole the trade secret...

If the posters are background and blurred then this should not cause much risk. It will help your defense and reduce risk if Warren discussing a...